Monica De La Cruz
Monica De La Cruz | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Vicente Gonzalez (redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Brownsville, Texas, U.S. | November 11, 1974
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Johnny Hernandez
(m. 2015; div. 2021) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Texas, San Antonio (BBA) |
Website | House website |
Monica De La Cruz (born November 11, 1974)
Early life and career
De La Cruz graduated from
U.S House of Representatives
Elections
2020
In 2020, De La Cruz ran in Texas's 15th congressional district, and lost to incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez by three percentage points.[8]
2022
Endorsed by
Tenure
In March 2024, De La Cruz delivered the Republican response to President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address in Spanish.[13]
Caucus memberships
Committee assignment
Political positions
De La Cruz voted to provide Israel with support following
Personal life
De La Cruz has been married and divorced twice and has two children. De La Cruz's split from her second husband in 2021, Juan Gabriel Hernandez, resulted in an acrimonious divorce.
See also
References
- ^ "Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) Research Report" (PDF). October 2021.
- ^ Herrera, Jack. Monica De La Cruz Defeats Michelle Vallejo, Flipping a South Texas Seat for the GOP, Texas Monthly, November 8, 2022.
- ^ Gonzalez, Valerie. Calculated move: Texas Republicans drew District 15 to fit their needs, MyRGV, November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Incoming Rep. Monica De La Cruz - R Texas, 15th, Member-elect - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "VoteSmart - Monica De La Cruz's Biography".
- ^ "Monica De La Cruz wins Republican primary in more competitive Texas district- AP". Reuters. March 2, 2022 – via www.reuters.com.
- ^ a b "Texas Republicans hope to send their first Latina to Congress". NBC News. March 9, 2022.
- ^ Taylor, Steve (June 5, 2022). "De La Cruz: I do not care which Democrat I face in CD 15 general election". Rio Grande Guardian.
- ^ Choi, Matthew (August 24, 2022). "In Texas' most competitive congressional race, neither candidate is running toward the center". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ Recio, Maria. "Latina candidates reshaping South Texas politics in 3 key congressional races". Austin American-Statesman.
- ^ Gamboa, Suzanne (October 22, 2022). "South Texas Democrats push back as Latina Republicans close in". www.nbcnews.com.
- ^ Neukam, Matthew Choi and Stephen (November 9, 2022). "Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/monica-de-la-cruz-state-of-the-union-18707803.php
- ^ "Candidates". RMSP PAC. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy". Financial Services Committee. U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). "Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Scherer, Michael (November 9, 2021). "Top GOP congressional candidate in Texas accused of abusing teenage daughter of estranged husband". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ Scherer, Michael (January 12, 2022). "GOP House candidate Monica De La Cruz will be allowed to return to her Texas home in April amid legal fight with her estranged husband". Washington Post. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress" (PDF). Pew Research Center. January 3, 2023.
External links
- Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz official U.S. House website
- Monica De La Cruz for Congress campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN